Our Story

At the age of 27, our main character, Ashley, did what many other up-and-coming millennial women do: she started to burn out. A phenomenon that has experts guessing as to what to do, Ashley decided to not give up, and instead, find out why this was happening to her.

Pioneers in Skirts is a story about Ashley’s journey, taking the viewer on a nationwide journey to reveal what women still face as they pioneer their career paths; addressing the gender-bias and sexism that can chip away at a woman, hurt her potential, and make her re-think her dreams.

Studies show women are backing off from their career ambitions despite having a ‘we can do it’ attitude. (Read 2014 Bain & Company survey.)

Documentary stories are an impactful way to humanize social issues and inspire change. Pioneers in Skirts is a film that will instigate dialogue and action aimed at identifying, confronting and resolving the unique obstacles women experience throughout their lifetime. We ALL can play a role in pioneering change!

#PowerParity #GenderParity #BEtheChange #BEaPioneer

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Who’s in the film?

With their participation in the film, we see how women and men can instigate change early on for the next generation of pioneering women.

Men who want to make a difference – men like NCWIT’s Co-Founder Brad Feld, television icon Norman Lear, and the fathers of the teen-aged robotic engineers we follow in the film.

Advocacy organizations like NCWIT, AAUW and NWHM, and a company globally recognize for their workplace culture – SAS.

To make sure we accurately depict what is really happening to a woman when her ambition plummets, we filmed behind-closed-door sessions with renowned leadership psychologist Dr. Hope Hills.

Follow our journey as we make Pioneers in Skirts

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WE’RE CURRENTLY FUNDRAISING TO FINISH THIS IMPACT FILM Click on the “Donate Now” button to view Tax-Deductible Giving Levels, or donate what you can. Every dollar donated takes us one step closer to premiere!